Hello and well wishes from Polk County Farm Bureau.
At the time of this writing, the state legislature is reportedly scheduled to reconvene the week of May 12 to finalize the state budget. We hope that our members will join us for our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon, scheduled for June 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the W.H. Stuart Center in Bartow. Please note that registration is required. There is no cost for our members to attend. The cost for non-member attendees is $10. Please register by email to carolem@pcfb.org, 863-533-0561, ext. 111, or via the QR code below.
Florida Farm Bureau has announced this year’s Youth Speech Contest topic, “What obstacles threaten Florida agriculture’s economic viability, and how do we address them?” The contest is open to students ages 14 – 18 and is sponsored by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Program. The purpose of this contest is to promote a stronger interest and clearer understanding of the many aspects of agriculture; to provide opportunities for our youth to gain knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of agriculture; and help to promote agriculture’s many values and virtues. Students compete at the county level first, winners proceed to the district level, and district winners to the state competition. Polk County Farm Bureau’s Youth Speech Contest will be held Tuesday, August 26, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Brenneman room at the Polk County Extension Office. To register or for more information, contact Carole McKenzie at carolem@pcfb.org or 863-533-0561, ext. 111.
During this month of graduation ceremonies, we send our congratulations to all Polk County graduating students and their families!
We hope you will remember to take advantage of Farm Bureau membership benefits as you are planning your summer vacations. There are many travel and lodging benefits for farm bureau members to be found at www.floridafarmbureau.org/membership.
Sincerely,
Michael Matteson
President